The NEON Trustees

Networking in East Oldham Neighbourhoods (NEON) has a professional and dedicated board of trustees who are responsible for governing and directing how NEON is managed and run.

The NEON board of trustees are all volunteers who provide their time, knowledge, skills and abilities for free to ensure the smooth and effective day to day running of the NEON Oldham hub.

NEON and its board of trustees were very proud recipients of the 2021 Queens Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS).

The NEON Board of Trustees
(in alphabetical order following the chair and vice chair)
David Wilkinson (chair)
Strategic Leadership and Governance, Finance and Hub Management Portfolio

Wayne Needham (vice chair)
Strategic Leadership and Governance, Finance and Hub Management Portfolio


Ronald Ainley

Hub Operations and Engagement, Building, Facilities and Maintenance Portfolio

Charlene Brennan
Hub Operations, Engagement and Fundraising Portfolio

Jeanette Connor
Hub Operations, Safeguarding and Child Welfare Portfolio

Caroline Lawson
Hub Operations and Engagement, Domestic Hub Overview and Social Media Portfolio


Lee Whitby
Hub Operations, IT/Digital Innovation and Technology Portfolio